A roundup of the latest news and insights on the human resources to keep you informed on issues at the forefront of the industry.
What could pass for a dystopian future is almost a reality at Swedish company Epicenter. The company implants its workers with microchips, which in turn allows them to track their employees’ every move. So far 150 workers have been embedded with a chip, so managers can monitor breaks and how long they are on their desks.
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Fast-Food Workers May Soon Have Scheduling Rights
Recently, New York City became the third and largest major U.S. city to give fast-food workers scheduling rights.
UK Workers Feel Frustrated By Flatlining Pay
Workers in the UK feel frustrated because their pay has been flat lined for a decade.
Want To Be An Engineer For Jaguar? Play games!
Recruiters are coming up with innovative ways to test the eligibility of their employees but the automaker Jaguar leaves behind others in this field.
the growing problem of united states youth unemployment
for the first time in last few decades, the united states’ unemployment rate is steadily dropping - hovering below six percent.
Make 2017 One Of The Best Years Ever!
A list of fun social activities to do with your workmates!
That's What She Said!” Are You Ready To Handle Millennials Office Affairs?
You may say, it’s a brave new world for office romance, especially among young millennial cubicles. Almostonethird believe it is acceptable to dip your pen in company ink.
Should Employees Receive Compensation For Off-The-clock Phone Use?
A majority of European Union (EU) employers struggle to make sense of the mandatory vacation entitlements. In the EU, the law provides employees with mandatory levels of vacation. For instance, in the UK, a full-time employee is entitled to take 28 vacation days, while in France, employees are entitled to 5 weeks of vacation (in addition to public holidays).
Daca – Employers And What Is Means For Employees
President Donald Trump has announced the decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which has provided removal protection and temporary work permits to nearly 800,000 undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. as children.
Furry Creatures Going Around Your Workplace
When this concept of bringing pets to work was initially brought up, it seemed like a fun activity to do once in a while to lift up the spirits at the workplace. This gave rise to the celebration of a special day wherein the employees would bring their pets to work.
Modern Workplace Problems
Immigrant Workers’ Rights.
